Migration trends are up from the lows of the pandemic but have not returned to the heights of the 1980s through 2010s.

Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates.

The Trump administration has hinted at plans to bail out U.S. commodity farmers caught in the president’s ongoing trade disputes.

The Trump administration argues tariffs will create manufacturing jobs in the U.S., but some company leaders say import taxes are driving up the cost of parts while demand falls.

Economists and others worry about politicizing jobs and inflation data after Trump firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief and nomination of partisan replacement.

While cherry production was up this year, staffing shortages and a lack of demand at the grocery store could spell financial losses for farmers.

Sen. Ron Wyden toured the Medford airport after helping secure federal funds for recent tarmac upgrades. Officials are planning a $180 million expansion to keep up with growing passenger traffic.

The Oregon-based athletic wear company plans to mitigate the cost, in part, by raising consumer prices.

Jeld-Wen will be closing its Chiloquin door-making factory and laying off all 128 people who work there by the end of the year, according to a notice filed with Oregon officials last week.

Economists and companies warn that consumers have yet to feel the full effect of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but that prices are likely to spike this summer.

Joining the Exchange to discuss the Venture Conference is Erik Janiszewski.

The state is leading a coalition of 12 states suing over tariffs. Oregon’s economy is highly trade-dependent.